Late Spring 2008 Classes and Wor

Late Spring 2008 Classes and Workshops

April 28^th – June 6th, 2008

The Randolph County Community Arts Center

Children's Multimedia Arts Classes

Marvelous Multimedia!

Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00

Kindergarten - fifth grades $50.00

Teacher: Alison Siewny

Students will create a multitude of multimedia art projects in this class! Painting, printmaking, sculpture, oil pastels, collage, and drawing media will be used to create marvelous artwork using the elements of art. Projects will be theme-oriented using art history, nature, pop culture, world history, and children’s books. Students will learn how to use art techniques to improve and build on their visual art skills, as well as develop their creativity. All new projects each session!

Asian Art

Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30

Kindergarten - fifth grades $60.00

Teacher: Beth King

5 week session

Journey to the world's largest continent and experience the art and cultures of the many regions of Asia! Students will use a variety of media and processes to create projects focusing on the people, customs, and cultures of this wonderful continent. Ikebana, Oragami, Haikus, Kirigami, and more will be accompanied by Asian music and a few tasty treats to round out this five-week investigation!

Children / Teen Pottery

Hand and Wheel Pottery for Young Adults

Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30

4th - 8th grades $65.00

Teacher: Kate Weber

Students will experience a studio setting while learning the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel and handbuilding with slabs, coils, and press molds. Students will use their skills to create practical objects like mugs and dishes or more whimsical sculptures. Glazing techniques will include colorful slips and underglazes. Limited enrollment of five.

Toddler's Art and Music Classes

Creatures in my Backyard!

Thursdays 9:30 - 10:30

1.5 to 5 years old $60.00

Teacher: Valerie Voge

5 week session that begins the first week of May

Give your child something to talk about in his or her own backyard. Be the flower from the "seed's perspective." Run and jump in rain puddles made from hula hoops. Snack on whole wheat mini-waffles dipped in honey, just like a real honeycomb. Shoo real flies and sing "Shoo Fly." Creatures In My Backyard includes delightfully engaging music, movement activities, and develops in these young children the ability to stay focused for the hour long lesson by sharing, taking turns, listening, singing and moving.

First ARTvenures

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00

1 to 2 year olds $50.00

Teacher: Alison Siewny

Toddlers ages 1 through 3 will explore many wonderful “ART”ventures creating art along with their parents. Colors, shapes, textures, and patterns will be explored through a variety of activities and art media, including paint, clay, collage, printmaking and more! Students will experience creating and learning about art through a variety of activities, including songs, stories, and art-inspired toys in a fun, positive, educational environment. Activity times and projects will be age appropriate and will keep little fingers and minds engaged. All new projects each session!

PreK ARTventures

Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:00

3 to 5 year olds $50.00

Teacher: Alison Siewny

Limit of 8 students

Preschoolers ages 3 through 5 will have an “ART”venturous time creating art independently using a variety of media and techniques including collage, pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking and more. Learning how to use art tools independently such as scissors, glue, paintbrushes, and drawing media will be focused on, as well as learning and using the elements of art. Students will experience creating and learning about art through a variety of activities, including songs, stories, and art inspired toys in a fun, positive, educational environment. Activity times and projects will be age appropriate and will keep little fingers and minds engaged. Parents are welcome to join their child in class, but are not required to attend. All new projects each session! Limited enrollment to 6 children.

Drawing

Drawing Basics

Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30

Teens and Adults $60.00

Teacher: Bill McWhorter

Learn how to see what you’re drawing, and draw what you see. Learn how to control the hand and coordinate with your eyes for drawing. Students will learn and practice drawing with particular attention to the light and shadow and learn techniques for improving and developing skills of drawing. Students will draw with crayon, charcoal, pencil, erasers, and other tools to create satisfying images.

Life Drawing

Thursdays 11:00 - 1:00

Teens and Adults $40.00

Teacher:

A wonderful opportunity to draw from a clothed model and enjoy the company and support of fellow artists. Supplies not included. All artists welcomed!

Painting

Imaginary Journey: Story Scroll Workshop

April 28, 30 and May 2 9:00 - 11:00

Teens and Adults

Teacher: Maggi Rhudy

Limit of 8 students

Students will study Asian Scroll Paintings that depict travels, adventures, or everyday events. Students are led on an imaginary visual journey and then watch a demonstration of painting. Students create their own "Imaginary Journey" Scroll, expressing the images and feelings they had during the visualization.

Watercolor Workshop with Kay Gillispie

May 15 and 16 10:00 - 2:00

Teens and Adults

Teacher: Kay Gillispie $35 each or $60 for both (paid in advance)

Discover or rediscover the joys of paint and water as you explore the wonderful medium of watercolor. Covers basic techniques such as using brushes, paint, and papers as well as color mixing and composition. Learn to choose and use colors effectively, build a strong foundation of lights and darks, and use a variety of application techniques. Continuing students will refine and continue to develop their acquired skills. Level of instruction will be individually tailored to meet student needs.

Baskets

Rachel's Baskets

Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th

Saturday 10:00 - 4:00 with lunch break.

Sunday 1:00 - 4:00

Teens and Adults

Teacher: Leslie Henderson $65

Students will learn the basic pattern to make a ribbed basket. This is a sturdy all purpose basket design which can be both utilitarian and decorative. Henderson learned this pattern while studying with basket maker Rachel Nash Law. Participants are invited to bring a potluck dish for the Saturday lunch.

Bark Basket Class

June 14th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Teens and Adults

Teacher: Leslie Hendesron $45

Students will have the opportunity to use locally harvested bark to create a sturdy bark basket with local basket maker Leslie Henderson. Participants are invited to bring a potluck dish for lunch.

Printmaking

Home Sweet Home: A Printmaking Workshop

June 7th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Teens and Adults

Teacher: Kadra Kramer $45

Join printmaker Kadra Kramer for a printmaking workshop. Students are invited to bring an image of their home or other favorite buidling to use as the subject for their linocut, sized for use on personal stationary. Students will make several Artist Proofs of their linocut(s). Bring a sack lunch.

Pottery

Pottery studio guidelines: Use of the kiln is restricted to firing works created at RCCAC for personal use. The Community Arts Center is not to be used for commercial production firing. Tuition includes first 25 lbs of clay. One additional bag of clay can be purchased @ $15 for 25 lbs. This covers the costs of clay, glazes, and firing. Students enrolled in any scheduled RCCAC pottery course may enroll in Pottery Open Studio for a 30% discount. Open Studio time is offered during regular office hours. Time is limited to 3 hours per week and may not interfere with regularly scheduled classes.

Hand and Wheel Pottery for Adults with Joan Kefover

Mondays 6:00 - 7:30

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:30

Teens and Adults $65.00

Teacher: Joan Kefover

A creative clay experience focusing on both sculptural and functional pieces of pottery. Students will learn the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel and slab techniques, as well as glazing and firing techniques. Intermediate students can refine their techniques and develop existing skills. Beginners are welcome. Limited enrollment of six.

Hand and Wheel Pottery for Adults with Kate Weber

Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30

Teens and Adults $65.00

Teacher: Kate Weber

Beginning students can learn the fundamentals of hand building and throwing on the potter’s wheel, including centering, raising the wall, thinning, shaping, and trimming. Intermediate students will refine their throwing / building skills and learn new finishing techniques to bring their pottery to a higher level. Experienced pottery students will have the opportunity to create independently. First 25 pounds of clay/glazes included in cost. One additional 25 pounds of clay/glazes $15. Limited enrollment of 6.

Hand and Wheel Pottery for Adults with Susan Pell

Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30

Saturdays 10:00 - 11:30

Teens and Adults $65.00

Teacher: Susan Pell

Portrait Sculpture

Tuesdays 9:30 - 2:00, model time 10:00 - 12:00

Experienced Artists $85.00

Teacher:

A wonderful opportunity for artists to work from a clothed model to practice hand modeling and sculpting techniques. New artists are welcome. Eight week class.

Music

Blues Music Jam

Mondays 6:00 - 7:30

Teens and Adults $50.00

Teacher: Richard Smith

A study of the musical language of the blues. Focus will be on the ability to play in an ensemble while learning the basics of the blues. Students will study and play various styles of blues with the goals of improving instrumental techniques, learning new chords and riffs, and performing. Students must have their own playable instrument.

Lap Dulcimer - An Introduction to a Mountain Tradition

Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30

8 years old to adults $50.00

Instrument rental available from Moore for $10, with security deposit of $30

Teacher: Luanna Moore

Join Luanna Moore for an introduction to the lap dulcimer, one of the simplest string instruments to learn to play. Students will learn basic strummng, how to tune a dulcimer, basic chords for accompanient in groups as well as several simple tunes. No musical experience is required and students do not need to be able to read music.